Franklinton

arts west · 43222

Once written off as the floodplain Columbus forgot, Franklinton is mid-transformation: artist studios in old warehouses, 400 West Rich First Fridays, Land-Grant Brewing pulling weekend crowds. The eastern edge near COSI and the Scioto Peninsula reads polished; venture deeper west and you meet the unreconciled version, where reinvestment thins and the original residents still live with the consequences. Dating here skews creative-class, BYOV, and aware of the optics. Honest tradeoff: you get cheaper rent and gallery openings, but the neighborhood is actively negotiating who it serves, and that tension shows up on Tuesday nights as much as on Saturday.

$22,255

median income

$797

median rent

The data

Franklinton by the numbers

Median individual income in Franklinton is about $22.3k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Franklinton pays about $800 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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20 spots across Franklinton

Franklinton
Dining
Lindey's
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 2,877
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
169 E Beck St, Columbus, OH 43206
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 2,877 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Lindey's.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Franklinton
Activity
Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl
Bowling alley★ 4.4 · 1,042
Wheelchair access
Find it
3224 S High St, Columbus, OH 43207
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,042 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 PM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun2 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklinton
Drinks
Land-Grant Brewing Company
Brewery★ 4.7 · 959
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
424 W Town St, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 959 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Land-Grant Brewing Company.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 10 PM
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Franklinton
Drinks
Brass Eye
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 910
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
77 Belle Street, Rush Alley entrance, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 910 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Brass Eye.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 11 PM
Wed4 to 11 PM
Thu4 to 11 PM
Fri4 PM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 3 PM, 4 PM to 1 AM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Franklinton
Drinks
Rehab Tavern
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.4 · 616
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
456 W Town St #460, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 616 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Rehab Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 PM to 2 AM
Tue3 PM to 2 AM
Wed3 PM to 2 AM
Thu3 PM to 2 AM
Fri3 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklinton
Drinks
Brothers Drake Meadery
Winery★ 4.8 · 440
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1025 W 3rd Ave, Columbus, OH 43212
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 440 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Brothers Drake Meadery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu4 to 8 PM
Fri4 to 9 PM
Sat1 to 8 PM
Sun1 to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
English
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Franklinton
Drinks
Little West Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 428
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
77 Belle St, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 428 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Little West Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Franklinton
Drinks
DENMARK
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 397
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
463 N High St 2nd floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 397 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at DENMARK.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed5 to 11 PM
Thu5 to 11 PM
FriClosed
Sat5 PM to 12 AM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Site Maps
Franklinton
Drinks
Makers Social
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 382
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
461 W Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 382 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Makers Social.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9:30 PM
Wed4 to 9:30 PM
Thu4 to 9:30 PM
Fri4 to 9:30 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Franklinton
Dining
['plas]
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.8 · 379
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
21 E 5th Ave #101, Columbus, OH 43201
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 379 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at ['plas].
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 9 PM
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklinton
Drinks
The Alibi Bourbon & Cocktail Lounge
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 302
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
843 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 302 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Alibi Bourbon & Cocktail Lounge.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 12 AM
Sat4 PM to 12 AM
Sun4 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklinton
Activity
Prototype: The Experimental Museum
Museum★ 4.6 · 284
Wheelchair access
Find it
540 Maier Pl, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 284 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Prototype: The Experimental Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu1 to 8 PM
Fri1 to 9 PM
Sat1 to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklinton
Drinks
Law Bird
Cocktail bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 263
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
740 S High St, Columbus, OH 43206
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 263 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Law Bird.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4:30 to 11 PM
Wed4:30 to 11 PM
Thu4:30 to 11 PM
Fri4:30 PM to 1 AM
Sat4:30 PM to 1 AM
Sun4:30 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklinton
Activity
Putt N Play (Seasonal/weather permitting) Open Memorial Day-October
Miniature golf course★ 4.2 · 241
Wheelchair access
Find it
4021 Thistlewood Dr, Grove City, OH 43123
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 241 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Putt N Play (Seasonal/weather permitting) Open Memorial Day-October.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 8 PM
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklinton
Activity
Bloc Garten
Rock climbing gym★ 4.8 · 182
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
512 Maier Pl, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 182 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Bloc Garten.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 10 PM
Tue12 to 10 PM
Wed12 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 10 PM
SatClosed
Sun9 AM to 6 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklinton
Cafés
Callin’ Your Bluff Coffee
Coffee shop$$$$★ 4.9 · 152
Wheelchair access
Find it
458 W Chapel St, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 152 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Callin’ Your Bluff Coffee.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
Fri8 AM to 1 PM
Sat8 AM to 1 PM
Sun8 AM to 1 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Site Maps
Franklinton
Dining
Graystone Wine Cellar
Banquet hall★ 4.7 · 116
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
544 S Front St, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 116 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Graystone Wine Cellar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue12 to 5 PM
Wed12 to 5 PM
Thu12 to 5 PM
Fri12 to 5 PM
Sat12 to 5 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklinton
Drinks
Sweeney's Walnut Street Tavern
Bar$$$$★ 4.9 · 86
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
500 W Walnut St, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 86 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sweeney's Walnut Street Tavern.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri4 PM to 2 AM
Sat1 PM to 2 AM
Sun1 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Locals
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklinton
Activity
Audubon Climbing Wall
Rock climbing★ 4.7 · 82
Wheelchair access
Find it
500 W Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43215
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 82 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Audubon Climbing Wall.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon6:30 AM to 7 PM
Tue6:30 AM to 7 PM
Wed6:30 AM to 7 PM
Thu6:30 AM to 7 PM
Fri6:30 AM to 7 PM
Sat6:30 AM to 7 PM
Sun6:30 AM to 7 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Site Maps
Franklinton
Drinks
Hausfrau Haven
Wine store★ 5 · 63
Find it
769 S 3rd St, Columbus, OH 43206
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 63 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Hausfrau Haven.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 7 PM
Tue10 AM to 7 PM
Wed10 AM to 7 PM
Thu10 AM to 7 PM
Fri10 AM to 8 PM
Sat10 AM to 8 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Contact
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Franklinton

Franklinton by the numbers

Local date spots

Lindey's

Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl

Land-Grant Brewing Company

Brass Eye

Rehab Tavern

Brothers Drake Meadery

Little West Tavern

DENMARK

Makers Social

['plas]

The Alibi Bourbon & Cocktail Lounge

Prototype: The Experimental Museum

Law Bird

Putt N Play (Seasonal/weather permitting) Open Memorial Day-October

Bloc Garten

Callin’ Your Bluff Coffee

Graystone Wine Cellar

Sweeney's Walnut Street Tavern

Audubon Climbing Wall

Hausfrau Haven

Reach Franklinton singles right where they plan dates.